Piggy Coin Bank

Name: LEGO Piggy Coin Bank 40155
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40155
Rating: 4.42 (15 reviews)

72 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2015148 pcsHigh agreement · 88%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The Piggy Coin Bank's BrickScore of 72.2 captures a genuinely charming but structurally modest set: the expressive, adjustable face and functional coin slot delight, while the blocky body and loose construction are real limitations that keep it just short of standout status."

The Piggy Coin Bank (40148) earns a BrickScore of 72.2, landing in the Recommended tier with reviews that split more on execution details than overall quality. Brickset was enthusiastic, highlighting functional charm, printed eyes, and adjustable expressions; JANG was more measured, praising the expressive face design but criticizing loose, blocky construction beyond the face. Owner ratings (4.42 out of 5 from 15 LEGO.com buyers, 92% would recommend) sit between the two expert takes, suggesting most buyers are satisfied while a meaningful minority share JANG's reservations.

Where they split: Agreement is listed as moderate, reflecting a genuine gap between Brickset (verdict 85, enthusiastic) and JANG (verdict 60, mixed). Brickset focused on the design charm and functional utility; JANG found the blocky body and loose construction underwhelming enough to temper his recommendation. Buyers who prioritize the face and coin-bank function will be closer to Brickset's verdict; those expecting structural solidity will lean toward JANG's.

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LOVED (8)

01Enormous charm and personality for a small, simple design
02Functional coin bank with a large 1x6 stud slot and substantial capacity
03Adjustable facial features: eyebrows, ears, and eyes can be repositioned to express different emotions
04Printed tiles used for eyes rather than stickers
05Sausage pieces used cleverly for eyebrows
06Ball-jointed ears allow poseable expressions
07Eyes on turntables add interactivity
08All typical pig features present: trotters, curled tail, snout

CRITICIZED (5)

01Red color instead of traditional pink piggy bank appearance
02Body is quite blocky and visually uninteresting beyond the face
03Loose brick construction means the model can come apart unintentionally
04Coins dropped inside may damage internal studs over time
05Some disassembly required to retrieve coins

Notable Quote

"I like it from the front. I don't like the rest of it quite so much, just myself."

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

40154 Iconic Pencil Pot — Both are LEGO Store exclusives that have proven very popular and are often out of stock in stores.

Traditional ceramic piggy banks — Functions similarly but with added charm and adjustable expressions; some disassembly required to access coins unlike traditional ceramic banks which must be smashed.

MiscellaneousTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"Excellent value at £10.99 (UK) or $14.99 (US). Reviewer states 'For the price of £10.99 in the UK or $14.99 in the US I think this is an excellent little model and one which is well worth adding to your collection.'"

Key Pros

✓Enormous charm with character despite simplicity of design
✓Functional coin bank with large 1x6 stud slot and substantial capacity
✓Adjustable face with eyebrows and ears to express different emotions

Key Cons

✕Red color instead of traditional pink piggy bank appearance
✕Flat top surface rather than fully curved

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

"And these are fairly durable the way that they're put together. And you can really pose them a lot because they are on ball joints."

Key Pros

✓Expressive face design with cool eyes and ears
✓Ball-jointed ears allow for poseable expressions
✓Eyes on turntables add interactivity

Key Cons

✕Not as durable as expected
✕Loose brick construction

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Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: LEGO Store exclusive

Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Sausage components
Used creatively for eyebrows; the reviewer notes 'The irony of using sausage components for the eyebrows of the pig is brilliant and they are ideal pieces for the task so they look great too.'
Printed tiles for eyes
No stickers required; reviewer notes 'As anticipated the eyes are printed tiles so no stickers are required.'
Small ball joints and clips
Used to attach eyebrows and ears allowing for adjustable expression
4x4x1 round bricks
Nice usable pieces for parting out and MOC building

What Owners Say · summarized from 15 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

LEGO 40155 is an easy and cute build that works as a decorative display piece, though the coin storage is limited and money access is inconvenient.

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